Maxillomandibular Cysts and Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas Due to Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome: A Case Report

Authors : Elif Gündeş, Erol Kozanoğlu, Aytaç Alten

Pages : 23-25

Doi:10.26650/Tr-ENT.2023.1246878

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Publication Date : 2023-03-29

Article Type : Research Article

Abstract :Maxillomandibular cysts may be encountered frequently and they may be the first signs of various syndromes. In Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, skeletal, ocular and dermal lesions may accompany the maxillomandibular cysts. In order to reach a diagnosis, a thorough evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach are required. In this study, a patient with multiple maxillomandibular cysts and multiple basal cell carcinomas was presented.
Keywords : Basal cell carcinoma, Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, maxillomandibular cyst, odontogenic keratocyst